Italian sculptor, furniture designer and maestro d’arte e mestiere (master of art and craft) Giuseppe Rivadossi is considered one of the 20th century’s leading woodworkers. His hand-carved, mid-century modern furniture has been described as poetic, ancient, ethereal and soulful.
Rivadossi was born in 1935 in Monteclana di Nave, where he still lives and works today. He began woodworking at an early age, learning the craft from his father, who founded a carpentry business in 1920. In 1962, Rivadossi took over his father’s workshop and transformed it into an artistic atelier, creating sculptural furniture and objets d’art.
Toward the late 1960s, Rivadossi’s friends and fellow woodworking artists encouraged him to exhibit his wooden sculptures at shows throughout Italy. In 1968, he participated in his first sculpture exhibition, which led to others throughout the 1970s, such as the Triennale di Milano in 1974 and the Biennale di Mentone in 1976. That same year, Rivadossi and several collaborators established Officina Rivadossi, which specialized in wooden objects, sculptures and modern furniture. Pieces included walnut dining room tables, oak sideboards and architectonic dining chairs and armchairs suitable for the home or office.
From the 1980s through the 2000s, Rivadossi’s designs took on a more organic, architectural approach. For instance, his Custodia Lombarda cabinet comprises two doors with hand-carved latticework that gradually reduces size. His decorative boxes with grooved textures, geometric patterns and curved forms also double as desktop sculptures.
In 2013, Officina Rivadossi evolved to become Habito di Giuseppe Rivadossi, which Rivadossi runs with his two sons Emanuele and Clemente. Since then, the furniture firm has shown at numerous exhibitions, including Salone del Mobile di Milano, the London Design Festival, PAD Paris and BRAFA Art Fair, in Brussels. Also, in 2018, Rivadossi received the prestigious Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere award at the Triennale di Milano.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and contemporary Giuseppe Rivadossi case pieces, tables and decorative objects.
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Round Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy - Wood
Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sculptural Hand-Carved Mirror in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi mirror, oak, Italy, 1970s A striking mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing the designer’s extraordinary talent as a sculptor in wood. Cr...
Oak
1980s Arched Oak Wall Mirror by Giuseppi Rivadossi, Chevron Design
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in New York, NY
1980's Italian sculpture and artisan, Giuseppe Rivadossi mirror. Arched hand carved and raised chevron pattern oak mirror. Original beveled glass mirr...
Oak
$1,394
H 2.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Round Mirror with Frame in Lacquered Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s Midcentury
Located in Roma, IT
Round mirror with frame in lacquered wood and fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
$256Sale Price|41% Off
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Danish Wall Mirror in Beech by Indan, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A bend wood wall mirror in beech. Designed and manufactured by Indan in Denmark during the 1980s. This is design number: 009 and it features a practical built in hook to the bottom.
Beech
Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved wooden mirror.
Glass, Wood
$864Sale Price|38% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 25.2 in
Mid-century modern green round mirror by Veca, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern green round mirror by Veca, Italy, 1970s This elegant mid-century modern mirror by Veca is a stunning example of Italian design from the 1970s. Featuring a round ...
Glass, Mirror
Midcentury Round Italian Ceramic Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative circular wall mirror in ocre yellow glazed ceramic. It was made in Italy during the 1970s, probably by Bitossi. It has no markings except from a partial price tag from t...
Ceramic
$511Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 1.38 in
Vintage 1970s round wall mirror in Walnut wood Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Round wall mirror with Walnut wood frame, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 69 cm, width 69 cm, depth 3.5 c...
Glass, Wood
Oval Sculptural Mirror in Charred Oak - Wavy Mirror
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The frame of the mirror is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. The mirror is made from high-quality red oak, which is light...
Mirror, Oak
$6,389 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Sculptural Wavy Mirror by Alexander Knysch in Charred Oak, Germany
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The frame of the mirror is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. The mirror is made from high-quality oak, which is lightly b...
Oak, Mirror
Toucan Embossed Metal Wall Mirror, Vintage Mexican Design, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal framed mirror with embossed toucan motif.
Metal
Vintage Hand Carved Swan Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This enchanting hand-carved mirror is a masterclass in whimsical artistry, featuring a frame defined by elegant, elongated swans that gracefully curve inward. Inspired by Art Nouveau...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Oak Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking 19th century Renaissance Revival mirror, hand-carved in oak with a beautifully pierced openwork frame and original beveled glass. The frame is richly sculpted with scrolling acanthus leaves and deeply carved foliage, creating wonderful movement, shadow, and dimensional relief. Renaissance Revival design drew from the strength, symmetry, and ornament of earlier European Renaissance forms, and this mirror carries that influence beautifully. The carved oak has developed a deep, time-worn patina that enhances the detail of the work and gives the piece its historic depth. Elegant, substantial, and full of character, this antique mirror brings the craftsmanship and presence of 19th century European furniture into today’s interiors. An added bonus ~ due to the equal treatment of all four sides of the frame, the mirror can be mounted horizontally if so desired, making it as versatile as it is beautiful to behold. Circa 1880s Measures 43.5H x 35W x 4D This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques...
Mirror, Oak
1970s Round Italian Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
- Lacquered wooden frame - minor signs of use
Wood
Round Wood Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Giuseppe Rivadossi is a designer and cabinet maker still active in Brescia. His company, Officina Rivadossi, still creates design by his hand. All his designs are his own creations. ...
Mirror, Oak
Brutalist Wood Carved Mirror by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1970s, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Giuseppe Rivadossi is a designer and cabinet maker still active in Brescia. His company, Officina Rivadossi, still creates design by his hand. All his designs are his own creations. ...
Wood